Scholarship Opportunities

Attention Seniors: The following scholarships below are currently available to all CHS Seniors. Scholarships normally start appearing in the Google Classroom mid-February. Note: GC stands for Google Classroom; CC stands for Counseling Center

Please join my Class of 2026-Scholarships Google Classroom (this can only be accessed through your cisdschools.org email).

Google Classroom Join Code: gae5yolg

- - Here, students can view all scholarships and print if needed.
  - If you would like the application to be form-fillable:
    1. 1. Open the application
      2. Click Open With
      3. Click Annotate with Kami
      4. Log in with Google when prompted
  - Applications can also be accessed below and opened using the steps above using Kami.

Once the application is complete:

Print the application and mail to the address provided on the application.
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Print the application. All applications that state they should be turned in to the counseling center must be turned in no later than the posted deadline.

Paper copies of many local scholarships are available in the counseling center. Please fill out using blank ink.

Emailed copies will not be accepted nor will any application that is "turned in" via Google Classroom.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all required information is attached to the scholarship (transcripts, letters of recommendation, attendance sheet, etc.)
Scholarships will be sent to scholarship committees as submitted by student.
Please pay attention to deadlines. Scholarships WILL NOT be accepted after the posted deadline date.
Any questions regarding scholarships should be made to Amy Venghaus

Scholarship Name	Due Date	Criteria to apply:	Turn in Info:
	March
Weldon Chollett	March 19	Students must meet one criteria: Plan to attend UT or TLU, plan to be an engineer, on CHS Golf Team	To counseling center
Viola Chollett's Little Store	March 19	Plan to attend a public college/university	To counseling center
Colorado County Wildlife Management Association	March 19	Open to all students	To counseling center
Colorado County Area Go Texan	March 20	Applicants are required to be a member of 4-H or FFA while enrolled in high school.	Mailed to address on application.
Colorado County Area Go Texan CTE/Vocational	March 20	Applicants are required to be a member of 4-H or FFA while enrolled in high school.	Mailed to address on application.
Colorado County Go Texan BBQ Team Scholarship	March 20	Applicants are required to be a member of 4-H or FFA while enrolled in high school. Member of BBQ Cookoff Team	Mailed to address on application.
Elaine Dahse Feldcamp Memorial	March 20	Open to all students	Mail to address on application
R.C. "Bobby" Marburger, Jr. Memorial	March 25	Open to all students (applicants who plan to enter a vocational program for wildlife or habitat management will be closely considered)	To counseling center
Crockett "David" Leyendecker, Jr. Memorial	March 25	Open to students planning to attend Texas A&M University in College Station with an Engineering major	To counseling center
Colorado County Fair	March 26	Must have CCF involvement	To counseling center
CCF Jr. Fair Board	March 26	Must have been/or is currently a CC Jr. Fair Board Member	To counseling center
John R. Saul Educational Memorial (Colorado County Retired Teachers)	March 26	Desire to be a classroom teacher	To counseling center
The Drymalla Construction Scholarship	March 27	Plan to major in Construction Science or Construction Management at a University within the State of Texas. Interview may be required.	To counseling center
John Everett Chapter of the DAR	March 27	Open to all students	Student must mail and have the application postmarked by March 27th
Tom Glasscock Memorial	March 27	Open to all students	To counseling center
CDA #1588	March 27	Mother/Grandmother must be a member of the CDA Court	To counseling center
Columbus Garden Club	March 30	Open to all students (certain major/minor studies will be closely considered)	To counseling center
The John Saul Columbus Rotary Club	March 30	Open to all students	To counseling center
American Legion Post 383	March 31	For students planning to attend a trade school in Fall 2026	To counseling center
Marvin J. Migura Foundation	March 31	Open to students with Colorado County Fair Involvement	To email address on application
St. Paul Lutheran Church: Frank & Ann Derr	March 31	Must be a member of SPLU and plan to enter the nursing or medical field	To counseling center
	April
Bonham Foundation	April 1	To be considered, candidates must choose a field of study relating to agriculture, wildlife, or natural resource management.	To counseling center
Fayette Electric Cooperative	April 1	See link for application requirements.	Online
SAS PTC	April 1	For students who attended SAS from K to 8th Grade	To counseling center
Colorado County Farm Bureau Academic and Achievement	April 1	See application for criteria	Student must mail/hand deliver to address on application.
CEF: Leon & Beatrice Obenhaus Grodhaus	April 1	Open to all students	To counseling center
CEF: Urban & Elizabeth Burttschell	April 1	Open to all students	To counseling center
CEF: First Financial Trade School	April 1	Students planning to attend job training or tech/trade school	To counseling center
CEF: Columbus Christian Women Organization	April 1	Open to all students	To counseling center
CEF: Rev. Martin N. Williams Memorial	April 1	Available to CHS seniors attending a HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) or a trade/tech school.	To counseling center
CEF: Leftwich Family Mental/Healthcare/ Trade School	April 1	Open to students who are committed to pursuing a career in the mental health, broader health-related fields or a trade school of any kind.	To counseling center
CEF: Don H. Morrison Memorial Trade	April 1	Open to all students who want to further education for job training or trade/tech school. Preference will be given to applicants wanting to become an auto mechanic.	To counseling center
CEF: Clyde A. Werland Memorial Trade	April 1	Open to all students who wants further education for job training or trade/tech school.	To counseling center
CEF: Dr. Luther Street Memorial	April 1	Open to all students who plan to attend college for a 2-4 year degree program with no less than 12 semester hours per semester.	To counseling center
Columbus Education Foundation Trade School	April 1	Open to all students who wants further education for job training or trade/tech school.	To counseling center
Columbus Education Foundation College	April 1	Open to all students who plan to attend college for a 2-4 year degree program with no less than 12 semester hours per semester.	To counseling center
CEF: Emmett & Illian Kveton Foundation	April 1	This application is for 2026 CHS grads who plan to attend college for a 2-4 year degree program OR a trade school.	To counseling center
Vietnam Veterans #1127	April 2	Must have a family member who has served on active duty or is currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Military	To counseling center
CHPT Magnolia Belles	April 2	On track to be a Magnolia Belle	To counseling center
Columbus Riverside Alumni	April 2	Open to African American students	To counseling center
Columbus Cardinal Booster Club	April 7	Must have participated in one sport junior/senior year. Volunteered nine hours at a concession stand in high school. Parent must current on four years of CCBC dues.	To counseling center
Paige Morrow	April 7	Open to all students	To counseling center
Kristie Geisler Memorial	April 8	Desire to be an educator	To counseling center
The Mark A. Chapman Foundation	April 9	Students must be in the top 18% of their class	To counseling center
Colorado County Texas A&M	April 10	For students attending Texas A&M University in the Fall of 2026	To counseling center
Ramiro Hernandez Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund	April 13	Open to all students	To counseling center
The Jake Reichle Memorial Fund	April 21	Students wishing to pursue a career as an electrician or plans to attend lineman school.	To counseling center
Robert Eaton "Mr. E" Memorial	April 30	This scholarship is open to any senior that has participated in band at any point in high school and is planning to continue their education.	Using link

Additional Scholarship Information

Click here to access Scholarship Guidance

Click on a link below for scholarship information and opportunities at various colleges and universities.
Angelo State	Austin Community College
Baylor University	Blinn College
Midwestern State	Sam Houston State
Stephen F. Austin State	Tarleton State
Texas A&M-College Station	Texas Christian University
Texas Southern	Texas State University
Texas Tech University	Victoria College
University of Houston	University of Houston-Victoria
University of Texas at Austin	University of Texas at San Antonio